Queen B hair salon is one of the most popular salons in the city and part of that is thanks to its two rescue dogs, Bobby and Pixie.

Since the salon has moved to its new premises on Looe Street, the Woodside rescued Chinese Crested cross Yorkshire Terriers have more space to run around and greet its customers.

The 20-month old dogs Bobby and Pixie make the salon that little more special and ease new customer’s nerves when entering the salon.

Bethanie Cork , owner of Queen B adopted the two friendly dogs as puppies with partner Sarah Barton, the best thing for both of them about owning their own business is that they can have Bobby and Pixie with them, providing an atmosphere they want.

Check out our gallery for 10 adorable photos showing how much of a great life Bobby and Pixie enjoy.

Pixie having her hair done by mum Bethanie- no dogs were harmed during this photograph

Bethanie said: “We have had Bobby and Pixie now for 20 months and they have changed our lives!

"When we went up to Woodside to see bobby and Pixie we feel in love with them straight away, we were told Bobby was better known as Gobby. Bobby and Pixie was quite broken and timid.

"Woodside asked us what our job was, as they don’t like to be left alone so we said we have a salon, this being perfect to socialise them. Bobby is definitely a little tart with the ladies in the salon he loves sitting on peoples laps and having cuddles, he also likes to be heard when he greets people coming in the door, Pixie has now come out of her shell, she now loves the attention and having cuddles with the clients.

"Clients spoil them to bits with treats, cloths, beds and so much stuff, I almost think they get more excited to come see Bobby and Pixie than to see us.

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“Our clients think having the dogs in the salon is great, bobby and pixie have even helped 2 of our clients overcome their fear of dogs and they now say they are thinking about getting one and how to go about getting them from Woodside.”

Queen B hold regular collections during the winter months to take it up to Bobby and Pixie’s ‘friends’.

The salon are currently holding a collection box that customers and members of the public can go in and drop off cat or dog food, blankets and other items, and then Bethanie will take the donations up to Woodside, along with Bobby and Pixie.

Salon dogs Bobby and Pixie

“We have found by taking them in the salon and the way our salon atmosphere works it has made it feel very homely and comforting. If a new client comes in and they are shy or nervous Bobby is straight up on their lap giving them a cuddle, which can be an ice breaker.

“They have a little friend called Ruby who is a toy poodle comes in with our client Dani, they are even celebs at our local chip shop West Hoe Fryers, the boss Colleen gives them a free sausage each when she sees them.”

Alana Punchard has been going to Queen B salon for the last two years and described Bobby and Pixie as “loveable dogs”.

Alana said: “They love to sit on your lap whilst getting your hair done. They are so relaxed and love all the attention and are great with people. I've been going there for two years now and they know who I am.

“They're cute dogs.”

Darian Treise who has been working at the salon for three months said that the dogs “make the salon a comfortable and friendly place as they’re always sitting on clients laps and giving lots of kisses and cuddles to the clients”.

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She added: “If a client is nervous and can’t think of anything to talk about the dogs are always an easy conversation starter. From them being there every day the clients look forward to having cuddles with them and get a bit upset/disappointed when they aren’t in, even the postman gets a bit disappointed when he isn’t greeted by the 'Rottweiler’s' as he says.

Salon dogs Bobby and Pixie

“I love coming to work and having them there, they make it such a relaxing atmosphere and they’re both too cute to not be distracted from work by!

“Knowing that they’re rescue dogs and didn’t have a great life before I love seeing how happy they are at the salon and with Beth and Sarah, they really have landed the jackpot I think.”

If you want to meet Bobby and Pixie you’ll have to book in advance as Bethanie’s schedule is always booked up and the Christmas period is already extremely busy – there is currently a four week waiting time for an appointment.